Actively Managing the Pre-Acquisition Process
By combining strategic and financial analysis with soft skills, GPs can build trust with owners through the due diligence period to get to closing.
News & Trends
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG members met with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, the Fed's vice chairman for supervision testified before Congress, and the Fed announced forthcoming reports.
Building a Successful Health Care Portfolio
Today's health care environment requires private equity firms and their partners to understand the industry's intricacies and how to leverage technology.
Family Offices Embrace Direct Investing
Claudine Cohen, a principal in CohnReznick's Transactional Advisory Services practice, offers insight for families considering a direct investing strategy.
M&A for a Family Office
Family members’ needs go beyond those of a typical limited partner in a private equity fund, so transactions should be planned and executed accordingly.
In an Age of E-Commerce Behemoths, Brand Is Worth Fighting to Protect
Walmart’s outdoor gear misadventure with Moosejaw serves as a cautionary tale for brands looking to grow without losing what first made them great.
How the Middle Market Fared in Midterms
A look at how Tuesday's elections will impact priorities of the House Financial Services Committee, regulatory activity, bipartisan initiatives, and more.
Fostering Deal Flow for Families
Would-be middle-market general partners are launching family office advisory services to meet the growing demand for direct investments.
It’s the Small Things: Food and Beverage Trends
From plant-based diets to increased coffee consumption, here are eight trends shaping the food and beverage industry.
West Monroe Partners Gets Into Co-Investing
Matt Sondag and Brian Jacobsen outline the business and technology consulting firm's co-investment strategy and weigh in on trends in middle-market M&A.